Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 18, 2014 19:03:02 GMT -8
It had been hours since he had awaken from his deep sleep in his cryogenic slumber, he was full of energy and ready for duty. He walked with determination in stride through the halls of the ship, using what he had learned from the sleep to navigate the corridors to what he hoped would be the office for his CO. With three simple knocks on the door he waited, his heels clicked together in a standard military fashion. His back straight and head tilted up, before leaving his bunk he had grabbed a dark green beret and wore it with pride. His face was plain and hard to read, his virtual boot camp was of standard military fashion. He was not taught how to treat other human beings, only how to look for the red mist of others.
Trained to aim, shoot, and kill before asking questions; his CO would be his thoughts, he would listen and follow. Do as instructed, ask only when necessary. The military of the past would of been proud of his hard lessons in sleep, and now he waited for his next step. He would wait at the door for hours, with his knees straight and head forward. He wouldn't move until told to do so, and not by anybody but his true commanding officer whom he knew as Commander Smith. He maintained his mind in the moment and prevented it from wandering, he would have to be alert at all times and watch for potential attacks while he waited.
Last Edit: Jun 18, 2014 21:41:20 GMT -8 by Zakry Krowe
Post by Charli James on Jun 18, 2014 22:12:44 GMT -8
Charli was in the Military Coordination office, taking advantage of the distraction of the newly awakened ship to ensure her bugs were better placed, after being interrupted when she had first placed them. She had one above the bookcase, one next to the filing cabinet, as well as a more discreet device now safely hidden amongst the computer hardware to track the activity of her military counterparts. She was screwing the computer back into place when she heard footsteps tracking up the hallway. She started at the sound and finished her work, quickly shoving everything back into place where she had found it.
She calmed herself with a deep breath, smoothed back her hair and opened the door to the man in the beret. Instantly her eyes hardened, and her hand darted to the gun slung around her hips. She was glad of her comfortable jeans and singlet- it would be easy to move if she had to. The man was obviously military- she could tell by his stance and alertness. "What?" She hissed, immediately aware of the threat of his presence. He wasn't Commander Smith- she knew that much. But he was still an enemy- still a man in a position of authority. She would fix that soon enough.
Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 18, 2014 22:51:12 GMT -8
He watched the door open and the woman behind it was not as he expected. He looked at her with his face showing no change in emotion. He clicked his heels together and saluted her. "Zakry Krowe, Scout, Marksman, and ready for duty!" He maintained his erect stature, it was in his training. Unless told otherwise he would not move his fingers just in front of the corner of his eyebrow. He blinked only when his body forced him into the motion, his eyes snapped to watch her reach for her weapon but given his training he would be well suited for close quarter combat. He was not here for a training exercise or to fight with his superiors, he was here for orders and thats what he would wait for.
"I have come to receive instruction from Commander Smith, I have only just awoken from Cryogenics, Sir!" He didn't care for the term M'am, it wasn't right in his head therefore he would never use the term. It wasn't in his training, which was all he knew. The mission would always come first, and the first step to carrying out the mission for him was to learn the mission. She was not dressed as military personnel would be, she was too casual which would make it difficult for her to be his commanding officer. If she did not give him the information he needed, he would wait for someone who would.
Post by Charli James on Jun 18, 2014 22:59:01 GMT -8
Charli relaxed her hand. He was not about to attack her for being in the office. Actually, he didn't seem to question her presence at all. She liked that. He could prove very useful. She did prefer men who knew their place. When she took over, if he survived, she might make good use of him. She had always wanted an attack dog.
"Commander Smith is not here. I am Charli James. Head of Internal Affairs. You may as well take your instructions from me. Smith has been distracted by the early awakening." She looked him up and down. He looked physically fit. His hand was still up in salute- she liked that bit. It was a sign of respect and good training, like a puppy rolling over for it's master. She smirked, not directing him to remove his hand. She also liked that he called her 'Sir'. She deserved and expected the same respect as any man. None of this 'ma'am' nonsense.
Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 19, 2014 9:46:32 GMT -8
Zakry eyed her, keeping his head straight he looked at the head of Internal Affairs. She was a different branch, but still someone he would respect. She seemed capable of taking care of herself, maybe on par with his hand to hand combat training. "Early Awakening, Sir?!" His every word projected and to the point. He was confused, he felt like he had been a military veteran, like he was serving for twenty-seven years in war. Highly skilled and knowledgeable about his capabilities and the capabilities of his weapon. Zakry maintained his salute until he would be given the 'at ease' command which would allow him to relax, and even then his relaxation would be nothing but an appearance. He had his fill of R&R he was ready for war.
The cold steel of the weapon could be felt through his shirt, the barrel scraping the back of his knee. The rifle was just over forty-five inches and was covered in high prized military equipment. The precision night scope which was accurate for both night and day shooting. The bipod sitting comfortable under the barrel ready to be dropped for a more steady shot, and to reduce his recoil between his rapid fire finger shots. And at the end of the barrel laid its deadliest feature, the suppressor making his already unseen body even harder to trace when shooting.
Last Edit: Jun 19, 2014 9:47:57 GMT -8 by Zakry Krowe: Cannot English
Post by Charli James on Jun 19, 2014 16:11:54 GMT -8
Charli couldn't keep the smirk from her face. He was exactly what she wanted- blind faithful and apparently dumb as a post. She sighed a tiny sigh, sick of explaining what had happened. Looks like she was in to explain again. "At ease." She said regretfully. She wanted to see sign of respect. "We crashed on a foreign planet approximately a week ago. We were years off course. We awoke too early from our cryogenic sleep. Look at me- how old do you think I am?" She asked, a slight challenging tone in her voice. Was he smart enough to figure it out?
She reviewed him up and down again- like someone assessing a horse for purchase. "Lose the gun. You won't need it in here." She commanded, gesturing to his very large rifle. The last thing she wanted was him having access to large weaponry when she took over, especially if she wasn't sure of his unwavering loyalty to her. What could she do? Perhaps convince him that his Commander was working against the colony somehow? It might just be easier to kill her off, but she didn't want to spill any more female blood than she had to.
Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 19, 2014 16:59:09 GMT -8
Zakry's hand came down and rested behind his back. He looked more closely at her, and responded to her question. "Thirty-Six?" He stared at her, and felt immediately on high alert when she told him to lose his rifle. "Negative on the weapon situation. Training stated that I am nothing without my weapon, and I should be on alert at all times. In case of emergency I must be ready to react." She would be his enemy, internal affairs would be his enemy if she continued to push his boundaries.
"If you do not mind, Charli I shall wait silently for my Commanding Officer." He maintained his erect stature and peered down at her. He didn't like her, perhaps his military personality was putting her off but it was not making him happy. Her commanding tone from Internal Affairs was something he would grow to hate.
Post by Charli James on Jun 19, 2014 17:19:09 GMT -8
In that moment, Charli knew that he was not an ally. He was not likely to become one either. But boy, was she going to enjoy taming him. "Perhaps your 'training'malfunctioned Krowe. As Head of Internal Affairs, I am ranked with, if not above your Commander. My orders are to be obeyed. I am quite happy to strip you of all your weapons and titles, and bury you so deep in the prisons of this ship, that you'll wish you were still asleep." Her hand was on her gun. It was much smaller than his, but she knew hers would be easier, and quicker to draw. She was a quick draw. She had just as much training as him with weapons and combat. Just without all the military parameters.
"Now remove your weapon." Her skin was tingling with adrenaline. She was ready to fight. She was ready to beat this puppy into submission. And she was more than prepared to take this attack dog away from Military Command.
Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 19, 2014 17:33:28 GMT -8
Zakry stared her down. "Negative." He wasn't going to back down from this little women. He would serve time in whatever she wanted to, His training was built around counter-intelligence and serving unnecessary time. He was ready for this test, his training would prove worthy for him. Being sure footed and stubborn was one of his strong suits, he had been asleep for fifteen years he was willing for more.
His hands behind his back slowly opened to a open palm, ready for her next action. She was within arms reach, his training was possibly more advanced than hers in military strengths. He could only hope for no physical confrontation, it would not look kindly on his record. Especially with his commanding officer, if he ever got to see them.
Post by Charli James on Jun 19, 2014 18:04:33 GMT -8
Her gun was drawn, cocked and pointed at his head within a second. Was she going to have to put him down? How could she explain that? She raised an eyebrow at him. Almost challenging him. She wondered if he could actually match her? She was fit. She'd already tested that out for herself in the gym. She was fast, and she was convinced she was deadly. This man was nothing to her. He was a bug that she could squish under her boot. She was better than him, in every way.
Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 19, 2014 18:10:40 GMT -8
Out of instinct his body moved without thought, as she drew her weapon his hands moved forward to knock it from her hands. With an open palm he struck at the barrel of the handgun, his head and body shifting into a defensive stance. He was confident in his abilities, but he would not overly exaggerate his skills. This woman wanted something, and if it was to kill it would have to be someone else. For today was not the day he died, not before meeting his commanding officer. The incident would be interesting if the compound had cameras.
Post by Charli James on Jun 19, 2014 18:23:26 GMT -8
The gun fell from her hand, and it took her a moment to catch it before it hit the ground. She grasped it more tightly and rounded on him again. His defensive stance looked hindered by the rifle. It would slow him down, get in his way. He would need to get rid of it if he was going to fight properly. That was her plan. She needed to get him away from his gun. From there it would be easy to restrain him and get him locked up. Perhaps, with all the confusion, nobody else would realise he was awake. That would suit her nicely. She wondered if it were possible to get him back into his cryogenic chamber, and then rig it to never open again?
Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 19, 2014 18:27:59 GMT -8
He watched her stumble for her gun before attempting to kick her back into the door. His attempt would not to be kill, but he needed to get away and find his commanding officer. Commander Smith would figure this problem out, he wasn't trained to think. If given the chance he would run down the hall, and turn this close quarter combat into a firefight down the hall. He would lock her down in the office, and await an answer from someone who knew what was going on.
Post by Charli James on Jun 19, 2014 18:34:50 GMT -8
Charli felt the air of his foot hissing past her as she jumped backwards, just in time to avoid his kick. She was back inside the office now, and could see the idea spring into his mind. She didn't want to be in there. She stepped forward, calm and controlled, gun back up and ready to shoot if she had to. She was so close to him, she could almost smell him. Her gun was pointed at his gut. He would bleed out slowly if she shot him there. He would be poisoned by the chemicals within his own body. She missed at him one last time "Drop your weapon."
Post by Zakry Krowe on Jun 19, 2014 18:43:04 GMT -8
Zakry's foot missing her was something he was not ready for, she was out of reach and he was stuck in the doorway. His weapon slung on his back, and she wanted him to drop it. He had no reason to believe she was the enemy until she decided to cause alarm. He watched her patiently, he was willing to die and if it meant alarming the colony with a gunshot he would have to risk it. He slowly began to bend down reaching to bring the weapon over his shoulder, but as soon as he got low to the ground he pushed off his heel and sprinted down the hall.